Shades of Arsène Wenger from Louis van Gaal, who might pull out of United's pursuit of Di María as it could harm Adnan Januzaj's development. Wenger, infamously, rejected the chance to sign Xabi Alonso in 2008 because it would "kill" Denilson.

What are Sporting Lisbon thinking? After taking Nani on loan they could spend £5.5m of the £16m they received from United for Marcos Rojo on Anderson, who last played for the Reds eight months ago.

Matija Nastasić and Micah Richards should both leave Manchester City before the end of the transfer window, with the Serbian likely to move to Juventus or Roma. Newcastle and West Ham want Richards.

The Magpies are also confident they will keep hold of Cheick Tioté, despite interest from Russia.

And Ronald Koeman has made himself look silly and said Morgan Schneiderlin isn't for sale at any price.